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FP05 RSY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,865 mi
Last recorded76,865 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge Bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge Bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops starting to parish

lower engine mount starting to split

Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops starting to parish

lower engine mount starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,114 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front coil spring is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inor edges

both rear bump stops are deteriorated

o/s/front coil spring is slightly corroded

slight play on lower engine mount

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inor edges

both rear bump stops are deteriorated

o/s/front coil spring is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 28,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FP05 RSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP05 RSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP05 RSY registered?

FP05 RSY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is FP05 RSY safe to buy?

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